Health Psychology Services

Health Psychology is the application of psychological principles to a broad array of health-related problems.  A great deal of research and clinical experience have demonstrated that biology, behavior and social context influence health and illness and that effective treatment for many health-related problems requires that each of these factors is addressed.

APPS has expertise in applying the principles of Health Psychology to a wide range of problems, disorders and health issues including:

• Headache, fibromyalgia, and other chronic pain conditions
• Stress-related conditions
• Substance abuse, including tobacco, alcohol and other drugs
• Health anxiety and excessive worry about physical symptoms
• Eating disorders, including binge eating, bulimia and anorexia
• Adjustment to chronic illness, such as cardiovascular disease, cancer and diabetes
• Weight management and dietary change
• Exercise adherence
• Insomnia

Psychologists at APPS will evaluate each of the relevant factors influencing your specific problem and devise a personalized treatment plan to help you achieve your goals.